Overview
Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' is a bushy, columnar upright, matforming conifers in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, topiary and ground cover.
About
Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' is a cultivar of the Taxus genus, which includes small evergreen trees or large shrubs with dense, needle-like foliage and rounded forms. This particular cultivar displays a weeping habit, contributing to its distinctive bushy and columnar upright shape. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. Suitable for hedging, topiary, and ground cover, it is hardy in the UK and best grown in fertile, well-drained soil.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Taxus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright, Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Topiary, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Tortrix moth, Vine weevil, Gall mites, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Phytophthora root diseases, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form'?
Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' need?
Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' hardy in the UK?
Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Taxus baccata 'Weeping Form'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting.
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